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Opinion: Books, like Into the River, shouldn't promote swearing
The temporary ban of a young adults' book has raised many eyebrows, but commentator Jock Anderson says it's not okay for swearing to be promoted to youngsters.
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Weekly Reading: Best longreads
This week: Red Peak, censorship in NZ, why wrestling matters and how much writers make in 2015.
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Book ban could set 'incredibly unhelpful' precedent
The temporary ban placed on a young adults' book may be a signal that censorship laws needed changing, Attorney-General Chris Finlayson says. Audio
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Row over banned book
Ted Dawe's award winning Young Adult book Into the River has been caught up in a scrap between the Office of Film and Literature Classification and the independent review body over what, if any… Audio
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Family First hopes Into The River Ban will set precedent
Family First is hoping the the banning of a book that contains "detailed descriptions of sex acts, coarse language and scenes of drug-taking" will set a precedent for banning other books in the… Audio
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Childrens' author shocked his book is now banned
The children's author Ted Dawe says he's shocked to learn his book 'Into the River" has had a ban slapped on it by the Film and Literature Board of Review. Audio
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Book banned after Christian complaint
The author of an award-winning young adults book says he is appalled it has been banned after a complaint from a Christian lobby group.
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Award-winning book banned in NZ
An award-winning young adult book has been banned after a complaint from a Christian lobby group.
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John Clarke
For 25 years now John Clarke and Bryan Dawe have broadcast their weekly interviews on ABC. John Clarke talks about political satire and his work. Video, Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 23 August 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. Some peace-themed hymns in this week's programme, including Carl Daw's hymn O Day of Peace set to the tune 'Jerusalem', and John Rutter's benediction The… Audio
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Kimbra at Coachella
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of North America's most popular and fashionable music festivals. Held in the Californian desert over two long weekends, this year's line-up included New… Audio
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Gales, rain and high seas likely
Residents of Gisborne and Auckland are being told to only drive if necessary tomorrow, as the remnants of Cyclone Pam are felt there. Video
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Stolen statue recovered but damaged
A $30,000 bronze eel stolen from Auckland's Botanic Gardens has been found, but is badly damaged. A scrap metal merchant contacted police as soon as the eel was taken to him. Audio
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Sport: Star-studded Pacific Barbarians named to face Tonga
The Pacific Barbarians have named a star-studded team for Sunday's one-off match against Tonga in Auckland.
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Sarah Anderson and Bing Dawe: Vanishing Point
Audio 1 Apr 2014Curator and artist talk about their book and exhibition 'Vanishing Point'. Audio
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Anne Pender on Political Satire
Audio 16 Feb 2014Australian academic Anne Pender has been studying the particular genius of ex-Kiwi John Clarke and his partner in political satire, Bryan Dawe. She says they've had a huge impact on political satire… Audio
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Pope Francis suggests changes to the Vatican's power
Audio 28 Nov 2013The Pope has released his plan for a massive overhaul of the Catholic Church. Audio
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The Panel with Brian Edwards and Michele Boag (Part 2)
Audio 7 Oct 2013Topics - With Rihanna raunchily in residence in Auckland, former diva Annie Lennox has found conservatism in middle age, she has criticised a "recent spate of overtly sexualised performances and… Audio
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Family First wants children's book of the year reclassified
Family First is applying to the Film and Literature Board of Review to have the award-winning book, Into the River, re-classified for older audiences.
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Book Review - Into The River
Audio 12 Jul 2013John McIntyre reviews Into The River by Ted Dawe. Audio
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Interview - Phill Macdonald
Audio 9 Jul 2013James Gardner interviews Phill Macdonald, synthesizer programming specialist.
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Playing Favourites with Ted Dawe
Audio 29 Jun 2013Inaugural winner of the New Zealand Post Margaret Mahy Children's Book of the Year for his novel, Into the River. Audio
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Mahy posthumously awarded book prize
The last book written by Margaret Mahy won a prize at the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards on Monday night. Audio
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2013 Young Adult
Audio 23 Jun 2013Reach by Hugh Brown reviewed by Briar; Earth Dragon, Fire Hare by Ken Catran, reviewed by Caleb; Into the River by Ted Dawe reviewed by Sera; The Nature of Ash by Mandy Hager reviewed by Reuben… Audio
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Oldest round the world sailor challenge
Audio 11 Mar 2013Our next guest is an Oamaru man who is tackling a bigger challenge at age 79 than most of us would in our lifetimes. Ron Daw has set off on an attempt to be the oldest sailor ever to circumnavigate… Audio
